I am extremely pleased to be working with this fruit again, in our first vintage since 2001. Aromas of wild blackberries, cassis, cola and truffles come bursting out. The concentrated flavors ... Read More

Our 2004 Pinot Noir from the extreme Sonoma Coast was affected by a late season hot spell. Spring and summer were fairly typical, but in early September a major heat wave covered all of northe... Read More

"A blend comprised primarily of Merlot, La Muse demonstrates the elegance and finesse of a Pomerol-style wine. The 2004 vintage is a very dark to opaque ruby in color. On the nose, there are p... Read More

We picked this fruit in two passes about 10 days apart in mid-September, first the Pommard clone then the Mt. Eden. As always, we destemmed the fruit into open-topped fermenters where it was h... Read More

"A blend comprised primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon that is articulate and powerful, La Joie expresses the richness and depth of a Pauillac-style wine. The 2004 La Joie is a dark to opaque ruby... Read More

Performing even better than it did last year, the 2004 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard reveals an extraordinary bouquet of leesy brioche, hazelnuts, orange blossoms, lemon oil, quince, and w... Read More

"...boasts a glorious dark ruby/purple-tinged color as well as an extraordinary nose reminiscent of a Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes. Aromas of crushed rocks, violets, raspberries, swe... Read More